ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139025 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
redouble
garish
frail
turmoil

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
combustion
cover
precept
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
commemorate
flaunt
chaos
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
corrosive
regale
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
heinous
waffle
indecorous
impenitent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."